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Please note: Our new nutritional tagging system is currently available in our Columbus, Ohio and Frederick, Maryland stores.

A food's NuVal™ Score ranks its overall nutritional value on a scale from 1 to 100 — the higher the Score, the better the nutrition.

The formula by which this value is determined was developed by an independent team of medical and nutrition experts led by Dr. David Katz, a nationally recognized authority on nutrition, weight control and disease prevention. Nutrients favorable to health are weighed against those generally considered unfavorable, the good divided by the bad. The resulting Score gives an idea of any food's nutritional value at a quick glance.

What NuVal™ makes instantly clear is that not all raisin brans or tomato soups or whole wheat sandwich breads are created equal. Now you can cut through the clutter of food labels and nutritional claims by simply comparing NuVal™ Scores and choosing the item that ranks the highest. It's called trading up, and it can make a huge difference in your diet!

Food Categories and NuVal™ Score Ranges

It's important to note that each product category has its own scoring curve and its own average — a break-even point that separates better nutritional options from lesser ones. By choosing foods with NuVal™ Scores equal to or greater than their category average, you're ensuring the optimal nutritional benefit for your family.

Click to view NuVal™ Scores

Fresh Poultry Scores Range from 16-74	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Poultry SCORE	31
Boneless Skinless Chicken	39
Chicken Drumsticks	30
Chicken Thighs	27
Chicken Wings	28
Whole Roaster Chicken	28
Ground Turkey	28
Turkey Breast	31

Fresh Pork Scores Range from 16-74	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Pork SCORE	27
Pork Chops	28
Pork Loin	28
Pork Ribs	24
Pork Tenderloin	35

Fresh Veal Scores Range from 24-50	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE VEAL SCORE	32
Ground Veal	37
Veal Chop	31

Fresh Lamb Scores Range from 24-53	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Lamb SCORE	28
Lamb Chop	28
Leg of Lamb	28

Fresh Beef Scores Range from 23-41	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Beef SCORE	30
93% Ground Beef	30
85% Ground Beef	28
80% Ground Beef	26
Ground Beef	24
Bottom Round Roast	34
Chuck Roast	26
London Broil	34
Porterhouse/T-Bone Steak	27
Rib Steak	26
Sirloin Tip Roast	34
Strip Steak	30
Top Round Roast	34
Top Sirloin	30

Fresh Seafood Scores Range from 26-89	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Seafood SCORE	72
Atlantic Cod	81
Blue Crab (Hardshell)	57
King Crab Legs	57
Littleneck Clams	82
Mahi Mahi	82
Mussels	51
Salmon Fillet	82
Scallops	51
Shrimp	75
Tilapia Fillet	82
Whiting	64
Whole Lobster	36
Yellow Fin Tuna	82

Fresh Fruit Scores Range from 24-100*	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Fruit SCORE	72
Apples	96
Apricots	100
Bananas	91
Blueberries	100
Cantaloupe	93
Cherries	96
Clementines	94
Green Grapes	91
Honeydew	91
Kiwi	100
Kumquat	91
Lemons	99
Limes	91
Mango	93
Nectarines	93
Oranges	100
Papaya	91
Peaches	99
Pears	96
Pineapple	99
Plums	99
Pomegranate	91
Red Raspberries	91
Ruby Red Grapefruit	99
Strawberries	100
Watermelon	94

*Fresh fruits tend to Score very high. The lower average Score is due to the higher fat content in coconuts and nuts. Nuts range from 23-91. The average Score of coconut is 24. The average Score of nuts is 59.

Fresh Vegetables Scores Range from 81-100	Actual NuVal™ Score
AVERAGE Vegetables SCORE	95
Acorn Squash	99
Artichokes	99
Asparagus	100
Broccoli	100
Brussels Sprouts	94
Button Mushrooms	96
Carrots	99
Cauliflower	100
Celery	96
Corn	91
Cucumbers	93
Eggplant	96
Fresh Spinach	100
Green Beans	100
Green Cabbage	96
Green Peppers	94
Haas Avocado	89
Iceberg Lettuce	82
Potatoes	93
Radishes	99
Red Beets	99
Red Cabbage	100
Romaine Lettuce	100
Sweet Potato	96
Tomatoes	96
Turnips	100
Yellow Onions	93
Zucchini	99

The NuVal™ Nutritional System is intended for use in making food choices. It is not a diet or substitute for a doctor's advice about health conditions. NuVal™ Scores are based on nutrient data from laboratories, manufacturer recipes or on-pack nutrition information and ingredients.

Scores listed are calculated as of September 2011.